First published 9/19/2026, 9:14:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 9:14:15 PM

NWS Special Weather Statement — Wilmington, North Carolina

The National Weather Service office in Wilmington, NC issued a Special Weather Statement on September 19 at 4:57 PM EDT. The provided source metadata contains no additional details about the nature or timing of the hazard.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 4/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements can indicate evolving hazardous weather that may affect local safety and travel; local residents and travelers in the Wilmington area may need to monitor updates from NWS for details and instructions.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:57PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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